Multivac USA celebrates graduation of its first Apprenticeship class

Multivac USA is proud to announce the graduation of its inaugural U.S. Apprenticeship class, welcoming six new technical professionals to its…

Steady season ahead for Michigan radishes following late start

There is optimism around this year's radish crop from Michigan, even following a cold, extended spring and an unusual subsequent weather pattern. "This…

California seeing strong volumes of strawberries

There is an ample supply of strawberries from California's Ventura County and the Watsonville/Salinas regions right now. "The growing conditions have…

Texas citrus grower thanks Congresswoman De La Cruz for securing water from Mexico

"As a lifelong farmer in South Texas, I have witnessed first-hand the challenges our community has faced when it comes to accessing a critical…

Founding member Limoneira to rejoin Sunkist Growers

Sunkist Growers, Inc., a citrus marketing cooperative founded in 1893, announced today that Limoneira Company, one of its original founding members,…

Offshore melon operations receive Fair Trade USA authorization

Classic Fruit is pleased to announce their new Fair Trade USA authorization for their offshore melon operations at Classic Guatemala. "For many years,…

National Retail Report - Specialty Crops:

Produce ads up 5% as prices fluctuate

Locally and regionally grown produce is the highlight of summer around the country, and the season is off to a strong start. Arizona corn, Arkansas…

Calavo Growers reveals Q2 2025 financial results

Calavo Growers, Inc., which operates in the sourcing, packing, and distribution of fresh produce, recently released its financial outcomes for the second…

Port of Wilmington extends fruit supply deal

Port Wilmington has extended its supply chain services agreement with Chiquita Brands, continuing a partnership that spans 37 years. This long-term agreement…

Hailstorm hits Mesa County crops

An evening storm caused extensive damage to parts of Mesa County, Colorado. As reported by the National Weather Service, hailstones larger than an inch impacted some areas but spared…

Okanagan cherry outlook strong for 2025

Initial observations from Okanagan indicate a potential rise in cherry and soft fruit yields for 2025. This development diverges sharply from the previous…

Containers being sold within 20 minutes of arrival in India

"Surge in demand for Chilean apples has led to near-instant sell-outs"

India is not growing sufficient apples to meet the growing demand, meaning more imported apples find their way to the Indian consumer, says Ashish…

Jesús López-Alcolea, head of research at CEBASfruit:

"Our new apricot varieties are succeeding in the face of increasingly warmer winters"

Apricot crops in the Spanish Region of Murcia have been exposed to increasingly higher temperatures in recent years. Winters are becoming warmer, and…

Good season for Moroccan watermelons so far, despite climatic challenges

The Moroccan watermelon season continues with successive harvest cycles. After the premature end of the Zagora season, the Taroudant season in central…

"Egyptian dry garlic prices average USD 1.9/kg EXW"

The Egyptian garlic season is progressing with exports of dried garlic, while demand is affected by the recent start of the Spanish season. Ralph…

Peruvian mandarin exports grew by 47% in volume in May

Peruvian fresh mandarin exports registered a remarkable growth in May 2025, reaching 25,687 tons shipped worth $32.1 million, a 47% and 42% year-on-year…

Choshi melons thrive with sweet Amusu

In Choshi, Japan, situated in Chiba Prefecture, melon cultivation remains steady. The area is known for its diverse melon varieties, including the region's…

Maersk skips Rotterdam due to port congestion

Beginning 25 June, the TA5 vessel will reroute, bypassing the port of Rotterdam and instead sailing directly from Felixstowe to Hamburg. This decision arises…